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Forum: Tropical Zone GardeningReplies: 7, Views: 90
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westraad
Xai Xai
Mozambique

August 22, 2009
02:10 AM

Post #6975048

Hi everyone
Could someone please ID this plant for me? its one of my favorites! it grows easily, spreads like crazy, has pretty, delicate flowers, and insects love it!
thanks!
westraad

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KayJones
Panama City Beach, FL
(Zone 8b)

August 22, 2009
02:54 AM

Post #6975084

Mexican heather
westraad
Xai Xai
Mozambique

August 22, 2009
10:19 AM

Post #6975665

oh, thanks, Kay!
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI

August 24, 2009
03:11 AM

Post #6982008

It isCuphea hyssopifolia, False Heather.
westraad
Xai Xai
Mozambique

August 24, 2009
02:21 PM

Post #6983490

False Heather then. is it similar to Mexican heather, Dave?
plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)

August 25, 2009
12:21 AM

Post #6985441

"Mexican Heather" and "False Heather" are common names. Here's the Plant Files link: hyssopifolia: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/676/

Metrosideros
Keaau, HI

August 25, 2009
09:07 PM

Post #6988414

Thanks Lin, I was wondering what type of Ericaceae plant came from Mexico.

Mahalo, Dave
westraad
Xai Xai
Mozambique

August 26, 2009
12:39 AM

Post #6989190

Thank you everyone!

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